"US Time"

My little one and I are watching music videos, its cute how he also like my taste in music. Hahaha! Can't believe he is learning songs from Peter, Paul and Mary. He loves "Lemon Tree". hehehe. Its just the two of us tonight, but everyday we get to spend a lot of time together since I did not go to work anymore after being preggy. He's still stutter in words, he speaks a little and quite vague. He loves music though, he's good in melodies and memorizing tunes. He also fond in memorizing lines from the characters he loves. 

As usual, its messy around the room, he throws almost all his toys and keeps roaming around. hehe. I am downloading a movie hopes he likes this one because its action-comedy. There are times, I want to spend alone with my kid, strolling around in the mall, doing the grocery stuff etc. hehe. As a first time mom, I'm still learning and feels like everything in scratch. 

Last time we watched Aladdin and Secret Life of pets, he's very  cooperative while watching. Paying a lot of attention, just like how he loves the movie Shazam. There are instances, when he does not like particular scenes specially when its kinda scary, or the looks of the characters are creepy. 

We had an early dinner too. his favorite "pancit" and fried pork spring rolls. Its time for his bathe before we watch the movie. Till next time. Chow!

How Do I Stop Overthinking?

Its another informal blog... 

Hmmm.. So I wish to finish my daily tasks/chores as soon as possible but these thoughts keep ruining everything... I remember when I heard that your thoughts won't make you relax and go to sleep because even when you try so hard to take a nap or rest there's a thousand of thoughts running on your mind. 

Today, I felt the same way and sometimes I feel na nakakasawa na. Paulit-ulit lang na naiisip, ulit-ulit ng ulit ulit. Sigirepeat at sigirepat ang peg... Sana magawa ko din yung nagagawa ng iba. Divert, divert lang. when it looks like you are falling apart and falling into pieces you find some things that is so much worth of your time and little you realize na nakalimutan mo na lang yung mga bagay na nakaka stress. Actually narinig ko to sa teacher ko nung college. 

Pero how to stop nga ba? Ang hirap. Parang pag mo-move on sa past.. sa hurtful past. For me di naman lahat ng "move-on" pertains to break-ups of romantic affairs.. Maraming nakapaloob sa move on, paano ka makaka move-on sa nawalang tao - pwedeng friend, mahal sa buhay, etc. Nawalang gamit na may sentimental value, paano ka mag move-on sa mga nanakit sayo? Marami.. kulang ang papel. 

Anyway, andun pa rin ako sa same page. Kailan ko kaya makakalimutan na wag ng isipin ang di dapat isipin. wag ng ma stress sa di na dapat ka stressan pa. Maybe pag sinulat ko at kinuwento ko ng buo. There's someone na makaka relate. 

Nandun pa rin ako sa point na parang it seems na napaka hypothetical na naiisip ko na "what if nag give way ako" Ewan ko parang malabo na. Umaasa pa rin ako one day ng mga kasagutan. I know na napaka gulo ng post na to just like my thoughts wala sa ayos. walang consistency and hindi synchronized. Gusto ko milk tea and fries baka sakalaing makabawas sa isipin o kaya give me a carrot cake. :)

Times when you don't know what to feel

There are tight situations in life, when my mind can no longer absorb and comprehend everything. Today, It feels so annoying, I try to do the best that I can, do the same old routine every single day but it seems not enough. I just realized that being a mother is a no easy job. Its not. I am dashing but sluggish at times particularly when I 'm confused. See? How sometimes I can be too fast and too slow? There are these moment I literally breakdown. I have tasks that does not even required me to do everything on my own. For others, these tasks are just the normal ones. Do the dishes, clean up the mess, laundry clothes, sometimes cook our food. However, multi-tasking these things all at the same time while also taking care of your child is truly difficult.


Some days, I wish to go back but its not the solution to the problem. In life, there are things that once done, cannot be undone. One thing  I also understand is you can't always jump when you are in dire straits. Going back to my Momma scenario, I was really cramming, I have to finish cooking rice, some eggs and sausages for our lunch. Its easy frying these stuff but my kid is having his meltdown. Its an everyday struggle because while I have to do my chores, this little one has also a tantrums. When he wants something he wants to get it asap. Like with a snap of his finger. No kidding, when its not done the way he wanted it he'll go doing the tantrums, stomping feet, shouts, loud noises, crying. Imagine how chaotic our everyday episode, it even seems that I'm going gaga over these issues. 

Those instances, when all I wanted is to nagged, to have tantrums too and cry and that's what I did, It feels I am losing control in everything. Though I cry just like a kid too, I know that this won't get me answers- I guess that the best thing to do is just pause for a while. Keep things in silence. Learn to pray. It works best.


Sometimes its okay not to be okay. Its okay when it feels like you don't even know what to feel anymore. Being a mother is a challenging one, it takes courage, patience- tons of it. Still I know there are times I am having my own meltdown, I will be a hugger-mugger, I am still coping with these changes in my life. I hope to never lose hope. I am also trying to surround myself with people who will let me see positive things and make me forget those stress. So if any mom, parent will read this, I wish you happiness and strength... Pray always and have faith. Also, try to watch a movie and listen to good music, eat something sweet and smile!

A Blissful Sabbath Anniversary BES

Five decades and five years of preaching the word of God through worldwide evangelization. A man whom he dedicated his life and strength in serving God, brethren and fellow men.


These years of thousand sleepless nights, enduring the long hours of travel for him to attend Bible exposition and preach the gospel.



Bro. Eli is the simplest, selfless, caring man I known. In spite of the many good works this man has done he is still being mocked and degrade in mainstream media. Those who are against the church speak lies and fabricate stories just to maligned him. Although defamed and cursed by many religious leaders, With God's help and mercy, brother Eli continues to speak the biblical truth and wisdom. Different channels and programs are produced to reach people all over the world.


I feel so blessed and thankful that I met Bro. Eli. He is never a snob man like many or shall I say almost all religious leader. I saw how he live his life in the simplest way. He even cook food for the brothers and sisters who visited his place. He works day and night so that he can provide the needs of his family. Can you imagine a preacher doing those household chores, he does things out of a clean heart. I bet you will not see any preacher like bro Eli. In our times. Bro. Eli also teaches us to be compassionate, to love one another even those who do not love us and our enemies. He taught us to be kind and to always live life according to God's will. I thank God for someone like him.


Happiest Birthday bro. Eli (April 4) and Happy 55th Anniversary too. (April 7) May God always keep you and Kuya Daniel safe. We love you from the bottom of our hearts. We thank God for you BES!

3-Day Thanksgiving

Three days had gone so fast! Last April 5-8 was MCGI celebration of International Thanksgiving and Christian New Year. From 5pm until the wee hours of the night. Tiring as it may seem but the moment you understood such great topics is incomparable on the night-long wakefulness.




I am grateful and happy that we got the chance to witness such great event. The happiness and joy I felt after hearing such beautiful topics.


Summing up the three- day thanksgiving it focused on love. forgiveness and salvation. It discuss how great and loving our God. That the Almighty Father wants men to be saved.


These moments are truly worth to cherish. I am thankful to be part of the church. I can't wait for the next SPBB! Thanks be to God for a everything!,

SPBB FEELS

Tomorrow or shall I say a few hours from now and its one of the most awaited event, MCGI members is looking forward to. However, before this event, there are so much sadness, stress and not so good things I encountered. 

Maybe two weeks ago before the first week of April, ang dami ng stress. Mga bagay na nakakaiyak. From people, to your closest relatives, friends and worst is yung sarili mo mismo. It gives me heartache and headache at the same time. 

There are instances when all i wanted to do is to keep my mouth closed. Ayoko ng magsalita because i think that it will just worsen the situation. 
Sabagay 10 years na with God's help.. marami ng taon, luha at sakit na lumipas.. Minsan masasabi mo na lang sa sarili mo "Hindi ka pa nasanay?" 

Ganun nga talaga siguro. Iiyak ka muna bago tumawa. sabi nga sa narinig ko "Minsan kailangan mong malungkot para sumaya ka" .

These times are also the chance na mag heal ang wound, mag patawad, at mapatawad. 
I do hope na sana dumating din ang araw na maging okay ang lahat. I may not know how to say things that are kept inside my heart. Mga wishlist na hindi materyal na bagay. 

Umaasa pa rin balang araw ang sugat ng kahapon ay maghilom.. Anyone reading this that in sometime, somewhere I have caused you pain, from the bottom of my heart I am truly sorry. May God keep us all. 

Lose Weight and Be Fit the Right Way

Stuck in zipping off that denim skirt or jeans? Can no longer wear your favorite signature tees? Well, you are not alone. In a 2016 statistics from World Health Organization (WHO) there are 39% of men and 39 % of women ages 18 and above that are considered overweight. A study suggest in mid 2017 that there is nearly two billion people worldwide that are overweight and obese. 

Due to these health problems, there are thousands of ways to help a person to lose weight. After all, losing weight is not only to make one’s feel beautiful and having that supermodel projection it is more on being healthy and productive.

So if you are one of those plus size that wanted to be fit and healthy, here are some tips to reduce that weight.

Lukewarm water in an Empty Stomach

It is common for most of us that every morning we prepare drinking brewed coffee, tea or a cold water. However, physicians recommend that drinking a glass of warm water may help us refrain from being bloated and can also help us to reduce weight. When you wake up, grab a cup of plain hot water just checked if the temperature is tolerable and then drink it on an empty stomach. While these are truly beneficial you can also try drinking a tap water thirty-minutes before meal this will make you feel a bit full before eating thus may prevent you for taking too much food. That’s why a water therapy a day can make those belly fats away!

Eliminate Sucrose Consumption, Take Fiber Rich Foods

Sweets, spice and everything nice! We know that sweets is irresistible but this sugary foods and beverage is an indicator of adding weight and if you have no control it can also be a result of diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. So choose foods that are sugar less. Eat rich-fiber foods such as oatmeal, unsweetened yogurts, almonds, apples, raspberries and blackberries, green veggies such as beets, parsnips, Brussels sprouts and even carrots. These type of foods are healthy and can make you feel lighter. Fiber helps the body to keep hunger and regulate blood sugar as well. 

(Refrain from eating too much sweets!)

(Yes to Fiber!)

Turmeric Tea

Turmeric is used in centuries either in medicinal or as spice ingredient for dishes but did you know drinking turmeric tea a day can help you for weight loss. In a casserole, pour a chopped or pounded turmeric add ginger and boil it for at least 20 minutes. If you think this is quite not your type of tea, you may substitute mint leaves or cinnamon powder for ginger. Curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric is helpful to lose weight.

Planking

Heard that planking challenge before? well yeah, Planking is not just a lying down game its also a way to shape your body. This is hard at first but gives you a beautiful effect. Go for a forearm plank.  Get down on the floor place the elbows should be aligned with shoulders and your legs as well. Do this for two-five minutes every day. There are different kinds of planking position, try the basic one for a beginner like you. 

(Type of plank that looks like you are on a push-up position)

These are some tips in order to keep your body healthy without spending thousands of money or undergo into a medical surgery. But at the end of the day, it is about self-discipline, control and perseverance on your goal to lose that heavy weight. So when you hear a commercial saying “Hungry?” don't take that chocolate bar! why not grab a glass of water instead because maybe you are just thirsty. This is less sugar and dieting in a more natural way.